What question did this study set out to answer?

To examine the mediating role of psychological resilience in the relationship between parent-child attachment and depressive symptoms among college students.

April 25, 2026Open Access

Psychological resilience partially mediates the association between parent-child attachment and depressive symptoms in Chinese college students: A cross-sectional study

Key Points

To examine the mediating role of psychological resilience in the relationship between parent-child attachment and depressive symptoms among college students.
Cross-sectional design assessing college students in various economic zones.
Measurement of parent-child attachment, psychological resilience, and depressive symptoms.
Statistical analysis to determine the mediating effects.
Weaker parent-child attachment significantly correlates with higher depressive symptoms.
Lower psychological resilience is associated with increased depressive symptoms.
Psychological resilience partially mediates the relationship between parent-child attachment and depressive symptoms.

Abstract

This study shows that economic zones do not affect depression, parent-child attachment, or psychological resilience among college students. However, weaker parent-child attachment and lower resilience significantly contribute to depressive symptoms, with resilience partially mediating this relationship. Strengthening resilience and improving parent-child relationships are crucial for enhancing mental health in college students.

Psychological resilience partially mediates the association between parent-child attachment and depressive symptoms in Chinese college students: A cross-sectional study

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Abstract

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